You can use the allover print feature to have a pattern piece use artwork allover the piece.
To create an allover print, you can use one of the following techniques:
Drag the Artwork
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Open a file explorer window.
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Navigate to the location of the artwork file you want to use.
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Drag the file on to a piece. The artwork is added as an allover print to all pieces using the same fabric.
Replace the Image
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Click the fabric you want to add the allover print to.
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Go to the Context view.
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In the Diffuse section, click the left thumbnail. The Image Editor is displayed.
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Click Replace. A file explorer window is displayed.
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Navigate to the location of the artwork file you want to use, and select it.
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Click Open. The artwork is added to the fabric as an allover print.
Format the Artwork
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Drag the fabric to a pattern piece in the 2D window.
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In the 2D window, click the artwork
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Go to the Context view.
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In the Actions section, click Allover Print.
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Click Replace All if you want the allover print on all pieces using the same fabric.
Creating half drop repeat patterns
When creating patterns, you can use the Half Drop Repeat or Brick repeat option to stagger the pattern along horizontal and vertical lines.
To create half drop repeat patterns:
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After selecting Allover Print, select the Texture tool.
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In the Context menu, select the artwork icon under Diffuse.
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Click the drop-down menu and select Half Drop Repeat or Brick Repeat.
Note
If you convert artwork to an allover print, the system automatically creates a vector fabric.
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